Managing Finance and Information

This course has been developed to give the student the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills at managing finance and information systems within organisations.

The emphasis is on the management process, giving an understanding of the concepts, theories and systems, and thereby developing the skills needed to manage financial resources and handle information in a way that will improve your decision making ability.

Each section gives a clear framework in which to review, examine and apply the key concepts, theories and systems.

Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.

Syllabus

Section One - Managing Finance

Types of Business Organisation

Sources and Types of Finance

Published Accounts

Analysis and Evaluation

Analysis of Costs

Budgetary Control

Capital Investment Appraisal

Section Two - Managing Information

Why Organisations Need Information

From Data to Information

Meeting an Organisation's Information Needs

Using Information Technology

Quality and Reliability

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Managing Finance and Information Diploma

Managing Finance and Information Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 144 hrs.